AMA Event Ticket Terms & Conditions

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The Aotearoa Music Awards (AMA) is a celebration of artists and those behind-the-scenes in the recorded music industry in Aotearoa. As host and kaitiaki of AMA, Recorded Music NZ is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for all involved. AMA is a team effort and everyone has a part to play in creating a positive environment. Recorded Music NZ expects and requires everyone involved with AMA to respect others, act lawfully and with integrity and to act safely and responsibly. These expectations apply to our partners and their contractors, sponsors, award nominees, persons nominating, judges, award winners and others involved in the lead-up to the event, at the event itself, and in any interactions after the event. This includes all Ticket Holders as set out in the below terms and conditions.

These terms and conditions (“Conditions”) and the terms and conditions of the Viaduct Event Centre (the “Venue Conditions”) as linked here apply to any and all tickets (“Tickets”) to the Aotearoa Music Awards 2024 (the “Event”) taking place on 30 May 2024.

The Event is organised by Recorded Music New Zealand Limited (“RMNZ”) and Tickets are issued via RMNZ and the Venue’s ticketing partner [TBC] and are sold exclusively by RMNZ.
Any person or entity who purchases, holds or uses a Ticket (“Ticket Holder”) acknowledges and agrees that they are subject to these Conditions and to the Venue Conditions.
In the event of a breach of the Conditions and/or the Venue Conditions by a Ticket Holder, RMNZ or its agents may at their sole discretion: (a) cancel the Ticket; (b) render and declare the Ticket void; (c) refuse the Ticket Holder admission to the Event; (d) remove the Ticket Holder from the Event; and/or (e) prevent the Ticket Holder from acquiring further Tickets and/or restrict the Ticket Holder’s opportunity to acquire further Tickets.
All persons who wish to gain access to the Event must: (a) be in possession of a valid digital Ticket and a means of displaying that Ticket (via smartphone); (b) prove their identification; (c) follow any public health protocols that may be in force; and (d) comply at all times with the AMA Statement of Expectations
Subject to Government’s recommendation and/or mandate, RMNZ may require that all persons follow any public health restrictions and rules that may be in place on the day of the Event.
No one under the age of 13 will be admitted to the Event. People between the ages of 13 and 17 years will only be admitted to the Event with an accompanying adult. For the purposes of the Conditions, an adult is a person aged 18 years and over.
Once you (and your guests, if any) have received/collected your Tickets you may also be given a wristband and/or security pass. You will be required to present your Ticket and wristband/security pass device (if applicable) upon your arrival at the Event. If you are unable to present both your Ticket and your wristband/security pass device, you will not be admitted to the Event.
By being present at the Event you consent to being filmed and/or recorded. You also agree not to assert any moral (or similar) rights and give all necessary consents under the Copyright Act 1994 and all other applicable legislation in respect of any film and/or recordings. RMNZ is entitled to make full use of any film and/or recording in all current and future media worldwide without any liability or payment to you, including permitting others to do the same.
If a Ticket is cancelled, declared void or if a Ticket Holder is refused admission or removed from the Event because of a breach of these Conditions or of the Venue Conditions, no money shall be refunded.
RMNZ or its agents shall be entitled, but not obliged, to carry out identity and security checks (including photographic ID checks) upon presentation of the Ticket by a Ticket Holder at the Event. If any Ticket Holder is not on RMNZ’s list of intended attendees at the Event (as notified to RMNZ by the person (i.e. in most cases the credit card holder) that purchased that Ticket Holder’s Ticket at the time of purchase or prior to the Event), RMNZ and its agents may, at their sole discretion, declare that Ticket Holder’s Ticket void and RMNZ and its agents may refuse that Ticket Holder admission to the Event or remove that Ticket Holder from the Event.
Neither the Ticket Holder nor any person associated with them (other than RMNZ or its agents) is entitled to assign, donate, transfer or otherwise dispose of the Ticket itself or any rights arising from the Ticket to any third party. In particular, but without limitation, a Ticket Holder may not: (a) sell, resell, expose, offer or make available for sale, auction, donate or otherwise dispose of Ticket(s) in any manner or place whatsoever (physical or online), including, without limitation, via an online auction website and/or internet-based facility for the resale of tickets; and/or (b) transfer or use a Ticket for: (i) advertising, sales or promotional purposes; (ii) premium give-aways, competitions, prize draws or sweepstakes; or (iii) hospitality or travel packages.
In the event of a conflict between these Conditions and the Venue Conditions, these Conditions shall prevail.
No briefcases, backpacks or large bags will be allowed at the Event.
No photographic, audio recording or audio-visual recording equipment is allowed at the Event (other than in the case of a person or entity who holds an appropriate license from RMNZ). Mobile phones and tablet devices are permitted, but Ticket Holders are not permitted to use them to photograph, record and/or transmit the Event in any capacity unless otherwise authorized by RMNZ. Copyright in any authorized or unauthorised photograph, (audio and/or audio-visual) recording and/or transmission of the Event (or any part of the Event) is assigned to RMNZ.
Please ensure mobile phones, tablet devices, smart watches, pagers, alarms of any kind and any other electronic devices which may disturb and/or disrupt the Event are switched off during the performances.
RMNZ/The Venue reserves the right to refuse admission to the Venue and/or the Event.
Security searches will take place.
Latecomers may not be admitted into the auditorium until a suitable break in the Event.
Re-entry to the Venue will not be permitted without a Ticket and a wristband/security device.
Artists’ appearances at the Event are subject to change. RMNZ is under no obligation to provide a Ticket Holder with notice of any such changes.
Please note that strobe lighting, smoke effects and/or confetti cannons may be used during the Event. Ticket Holders with known medical conditions who may be susceptible to such effects are recommended to seek further advice.
(a) RMNZ accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to any person or any property (including without limitation, any loss of the Tickets) (b) Nothing in the Conditions shall exclude or limit RMNZ’s liability for: (i) death or personal injury arising out of negligence; (ii) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (iii) any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by law. (c) RMNZ shall have no liability whatsoever in relation to any competition, promotion or prize draw (if any) through which Tickets can be won.
RMNZ reserves the right at any time to withdraw, cancel or void any Ticket issued to the Event.
THESE CONDITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME